Ziton 2010-1-NB Conventional Network Interface Board

Ziton 2010-1-NB Conventional Network Interface Board

The 2010-1-NB RS485 FireNet network board allows for the creation of a bus mode class-B, or redundant class-A, 32 node network, supporting up to 64 zones. Each node may be a fire panel or a fire panel repeater. When optical fibre is preferred, when cable lengths above 1200 m between nodes are required, or in cases where high levels of EMC are expected, a standard RS485 to fibre converter may be used.

The 2010-1-NB is connected directly to the main board of the panel. No cabling needs to be done between the network board and the main board.

The Application

• Networking makes it possible to repeat the user interface of any panel as required. There could be various reasons for using a network e.g.
• If there are multiple exit doors in a building and at each exit door the status of the fire system is required
• Where the load of the system needs to be spread to safeguard against failure of a single panel
• To minimise cabling and installation costs
• For larger installations where multiple panels are required but yet central control is required at a single location.

Networking is also useful when an existing system needs to be expanded. Instead of replacing a perfectly good panel with a larger one, simply install and additional panel and connect them together in a network. This makes it ideal for cost effective, future expansion.

Key Features

• Class A or B network support
• Up to 1200 m between nodes
• May be used for panels and repeaters
• Up to 32 nodes / 64 zones
• Pluggable connectors
• Connects directly to the main board
• Allows networking between conventional and addressable panels